Long Live The Queen©

You left us early
new years day 1995.
It began quickly and
was over before
i could arrive.
I stood and watched
your eternal sleep.
The screams and tears let go
for them i could not keep.
But you were at peace
the first in a long while.
When i could
choke back the tears:
i could see you smile.
For you knew
a better place awaits.
Your pain would be gone
inside the pearly gates.
It seemed the whole town
was there to share our grief.
It was nice to have support
and give us some relief.
At graveside we sagged
into metal chairs.
And took comfort in
smelling the earth prepared.
For you would be laid to rest
and taken to your new home.
Your pain would be taken away
and be replaced with a golden crown:
you'd wear upon your throne!
{This poem is dedicated to
my sweet mother on mother's day
and although she's far away:
i know she can read it.
It was hard to see
thru the tears to type
so i hope i got it right}
Copyright ©2006~S@L~

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